1949 - NL Batting Leader (.342) Jackie Robinson wins NL MVP.
1951 - Former Cubs First Band future TV star of The Rifleman, Chuck Connors, is the first player to oppose the major league draft.
1960 - Charlie Finley makes a bid to purchase the expansion LA Angels.
1970 Joe Frazier KOs Bob Foster in the 2nd Round for the Heavyweight boxing title.
1970 Cincinnati Reds Catcher Johnny Bench wins NL MVP.
1980 - Despite missing 45 games, George Brett of the Kansas City Royals wins AL MVP.
1981 - Phillies 3rd Baseman Mike Schmidt wins his 2nd consecutive NL MVP.
1985 - Dwight Gooden (NL) and Bret Saberhagen (AL) win the CY Young awards.
1987 - Chicago Cubs Andre Dawson is the first player from a last place club ever to win an MVP.
1997 - Arizona Diamondbacks & Tampa Bay Devil Rays begin their expansion draft.
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